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The weather in October in Greenland

It's cold in October in Greenland with an average temperature of -22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -27°C to a high of -17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -34°C and -23°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Greenland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With -6°C in 2022, Greenland reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -42°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -48°C to a highest value of -11°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 31 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,7 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in October for Greenland

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Greenland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Greenland New York
Average temperature -22°C 21°C
Max. temperature -17°C 26°C
Min. temperature -34°C -5°C
Total precipitation 31 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 7 days 13 days
Total snowfall 8,7 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 5 days 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Greenland with really cold temps, averaging around -20°C during the day and nights dipping to about -27°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around -20°C, with nights around -27°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Greenland is around -23°C, while nighttime temps are about -29°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Greenland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Greenland

Temperature in October in Greenland over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Greenland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Greenland

Total precipitation in October in Greenland over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Greenland

Snowfall in October in Greenland per year

Daily UV index in October in Greenland

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Greenland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Greenland by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Greenland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.